Thank you @courtneywalsh & @tnzfiction for my early copy of THE SUMMER OF YES, publishing July 1st.

Courtney Walsh is one of those authors I found through Bookstagram and she’s just turned into the loveliest of friends! She writes clean romance that is like a warm hug that leaves you with the biggest smile on your face! Every single time!

THE SUMMER OF YES steps slightly away from her typical writing style and includes a main character dynamic that is youthful and seasoned. Kelsey meets Georgina after she's in an unfortunate car accident and Georgina returns to the hospital for unrelated needs.

These two female main characters couldn’t be more different, yet couldn’t be more perfect for each other! Georgina is a strong, successful woman who has clearly made many sacrifices for her career. She gives Kelsey the nudge she needs in the right direction. Kelsey living her say yes to more things summer after a scary accident and she ALSO gives Georgina the nudge she needs to say yes to more things in her life that aren’t work-related.

I thought this was a deeply moving novel, still following Courtney’s beautiful character development and writing style she’s known for giving us readers!

It does involve kidney failure and a car accident, in case this is a point of concern for you.

I enjoyed the concept of this book, but I feel as if it was rushed and bot fully fleshed out. Kelsey, the protagonist didn’t undergo any major character development and instead focused all her energy on helping Georgina develop her character. It felt like Kelsey’s character was almost unnecessary. Overall, I did not hate the book, I just feel like I was sold on a different story than what I actually read.

Courtney Walsh is a master of sweet, but not overly-sappy romances...with substance. Her characters and plot lines have depth, and The Summer of Yes was no exception. Editor Kelsey Worthington meets Georgina in an unexpected hospital stay. Young and energetic, Kelsey has a lot to learn from the well-known successful, older businesswoman. But Georgina is taught many lessons along the way as well, and second chances are gracefully offered.
This was not my first Walsh novel and definitely will not be my last.
I also was able to listen to the audiobook version with two narrators who successfully portrayed their characters in a way that enhanced the story, with a particular nod to Cathi Colas.
Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for this ARC. All opinions are mine.

Thank you to NetGalley for sending me an advanced copy for review!

Overall, this book's message is great! It makes you think about how you're living your life and what you might face if you are forced to think about it ending sooner than expected. This is marked as a Christian read, but I didn't feel as though it was too preachy, which I appreciate as I didn't know it was a Christian read. Both MCs did get very frustrating because they were both delusional and stubborn, but they figured it out in the end.

I love the clean romances that Courtney Walsh writes. I also like a multi-generational road trip! Make it a grumpy old person and I will totally buy in! I had the e book and audio version and I have to say that I preferred reading about Kelsey (Chelsea, Katie, Kimberly, whatever - haha!)
Kelsey feels like she is supposed to spend her summer with Georgina. A summer of doing things she wouldn't normally do. A Summer of Yes!
I have decided that I will let my summer be a summer of yes, too. Well, maybe not all yes but more yes than no! 3.5 Stars

I thought the book started out slow with no real background or history. It picked up about 2/3 the way through and ended up being a cute story.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel about a workaholic book editor assistant (Kelsey), who finds herself waking up in the hospital after getting hit by a car. She is placed in a room with a famous, very successful entrepreneur (Georgina), who gave up on family and friends in order to be successful and now is faced with the reality that she will die very soon without a kidney transplant. Kelsey realizes very well that she is following the same path as Georgina, and that she regularly says no to anything outside of work including her dreams. Kelsey convinces Georgina to a summer of saying yes to all the things that she has missed out on and to try to reconnect with her son. I do not wish to spoil the novel further, but it is a very cute summer read.

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. I highly recommend this as a lighthearted fun read.

4.5⭐️

This book is The Devil Wears Prada but if Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway went on a road trip to a sleepy coastal town. And if Meryl Streep had a cute son.

There’s a lot to love about this book. While none of the themes or messages are new, Courtney Walsh finds a way to make them poignant and relatable. This is a book about finding the richness of life in the small things and in the people you surround yourself with. It’s about saying yes to things even if you’re scared or you feel like it isn’t worth your time. These are messages most of us need to hear and see how they are reflected in our own lives. This story is extremely heartwarming and well worth the read. Say YES to adding this one to your TBR 😉

What if I said yes to everything I’ve always said no to? Since reading The Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh, I have been trying to do this more and I bet you will too after finishing it!

When Kelsey is hit by a car and hospitalized, she wakes up to find her hospital roommate is none other than famed business woman, Georgina Tate. Georgina begrudgingly divulges that her kidneys are failing. They both realize they have regrets and Kelsey doesn’t let Georgina say no to doing something about them!

When writing one of Georgina’s wrongs looks like it may help Kelsey, they are both determined say YES! So hop in a classic convertible and hit the road!

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for a chance to read an advance copy.

PERFECT BOOK FOR THE SUMMER ☀️🥳

This latest novel from Courtney Walsh is filled with laughter, all the good feels and a heartwarming message about conquering fear. ❤️

Ever watched “The Devil Wears Prada” and hoped that Miranda would have softened more by the end? Or cheered for the underdog trying to succeed? Or teared up at a story of family restoration? Then this book is for you.

Not gonna lie, I was a little annoyed by the main characters at times, but once you get to see the reasons for their behaviour, it makes more sense.

Also, the Christian messaging is not as strong as my usual Christian fiction but the romance is sweet, the escapades are funny and the female main characters grow in such exponential ways that you can’t help but cheer them on.

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✨The Summer of Yes✨

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Kelsey Worthington and editor at a publishing company finds herself in the hospital after getting hit by a car. When she wakes up she has a new roommate who is the one and only Georgina Tate the biggest makeup & skincare guru. Kelsey begins talking to Miss Tate only to realize that she hasn’t done anything in her 32 years of life. She has said no to everything & hasn’t actually lived her life. Kelsey begins to come up with a plan for the Summer of Yes where she (and a reluctant Georgina) say yes to things that they normally would say no to. When Kelsey begins to learn more about Georgina & the family she gave up for her business, she sets out to reunite the family & say yes to more along the way.

My thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. It is like a breath of fresh air. The characters make me laugh and I loved the concept for a summer of yes. This book has me re-evaluating saying yes to more things in my life. The found family aspect and the way that Cortney Walsh adds in romance and love in all relationships is beautiful.

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I loved this book! The unexpected friendship with the adventure of saying yes to things that you’d usually say no or decline because you’re busy was so fun. I loved the development of Kelsey and Georgina throughout the book. This wasn’t like the typical books I read but I really enjoyed it and the authors writing style.

Thank you for the ARC copy. Opinions are my own
First time reading this author.

I love the title of this book.!

Kelsey is working a job she really does not find fulfilling when she's hit by a car and hospitalized. While recovering in the hospital she meets a patient named Georgia , a legendary business woman who is seriously ill. Both women are unlike the other yet each finds it's time to gab life and live it to the fullest. They sped the summer going ton adventures together and doing things they would not normally do. A story of friendship and finding oneself in the midst of tragedy

The book stats off slowly but does pick up so stay with it.

When Kelsey is hit by a car that jumped the curb walking out of her local Starbucks, her life can never go back to the way it was. She wakes up in a hospital room she is sharing with one of her idols, Georgina, who is a famously successful business woman. Georgina is dying, but Kelsey has decided to live.

The unlikely pair go on an adventure when Kelsey decides to force Georgina into a summer of saying yes to everything. What follows is a fun ride through a summer filled with things they would never have done before.

I enjoyed the premise of this book as a way to look at the things I avoid and how I could live life more fully by saying yes. This would be a great summer book club read and may make you think more about your choices and how to have an adventurous summer.

"After all, it's the little moments that make a life." I absolutely adored this book. It is the book that, once you start nearing the end, you only want to read a little at a time because you just aren't ready for the story to be over. The Summer of Yes was filled with all the emotions and I just couldn't get enough of it. Highly recommend and it most certainly my favorite by Courtney Walsh.

Thank you kindly to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for an advanced copy of this title. It is much appreciated!

I don’t know why I haven’t read more by Courtney Walsh because she writes such happy, positive and inspiring books. This is my 2nd CW book & I’d recommend both!

The Summer of Yes is a story about:
•multigenerational & unlikely friendship
•second chances & new beginnings

In dual POV, we meet Kelsey & Georgina as hospital roommates. Kelsey is a young, overworked editor & Georgina is an older, spunky & cynical business mogul. They’ve both let their careers rule their life & are pondering if it was all worth it. Kelsey decides to make some changes and embarks on “the summer of yes” and is determined to get Georgina to join her.

I ate this one up! Started it on a girls trip where I knew I would have zero time to read and came home with it halfway done! I love that it’s such a coming of age and finding yourself story. At first it gave me a lot of The Holiday vibes but I’m glad it ventured away from that (and I found it hysterical the author even references that movie!). Georgina is such a grouch that needs that extra oomph from Kelsey and I love how much Hayden helped Kelsey. But also Hayden and Kelsey were so fun together and the back and forth in this book reminded me very much of my first relationship. It was so beautifully written and with an ending to boot! I adore Courtney Walsh’s writing!

Kelsey Worthington is living a very stable and secure, not too exciting life, working as a junior editor, having safe relationships and making sure she stays in her comfort zone. Then she is literally hit by a car.... but survives. During her overnight stay in the hospital, she finds herself roommates with one of the most successful businesswomen out there, Georgina Tate. Georgina is accomplished and successful and has put everything she has into her business; this includes walking away from her husband and son many years ago to achieve what she wanted to in the business world. Georgina did not feel that she could be successful and have a family/home life, so she chose her career. Now, she is suffering with failing kidneys and a hospital roommate who is determined to change her life, embrace the second chance she has been given and say yes to more and no to less. Very hesitantly, Georgina is coming along for the ride.

This was a phenomenal book. I have definitely found a new author I love! The cover is what drew me to this book, but the story was so much more than I expected. Romance, family drama, second chances along with characters finding love for themselves and letting go of fear so they can accept and give love back to others. All the stars for this novel. I would HIGHLY recommend this one!

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for this advanced digital reader copy in exchange for my honest review!

This work was truly a delight to behold. I enjoyed the dynamic and witty push and pull between Kelsey and Georgina and their character development was so exquisitely crafted. I love to see characters grow into their most authentic selves and work for the life they want. Life gets busy and sometimes we get in our own way. The Summer of Yes makes me want to say Yes to everything that I have been saying no to. Courtney Walsh’s The Summer of Yes was a pure delight to experience.

Review: The Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh

Courtney Walsh does it again! A feel good story with a touch of multi-generational friendship complete with a road trip and splash of romance, The Summer of Yes gets a resounding YES from me.

I have always been a fan of stories that show coming of age or a new understanding, and Kelsey Worthington gets a sudden wake up call when she comes out of a coma after being hit by a taxi buying coffee for her boss. She then embarks on a summer of yes, saying yes to the things that she would often say no to. Even while dealing with important topics of self-worth, confidence, and calling, The Summer of Yes has heartwarming and laugh-out-loud moments from its quirky heroine and her persnickety side kick.

I really don't want to give much away, but if you love sunny road trips to small coastal towns and lovable characters, check out The Summer of Yes. A perfect pick for those who enjoy reading books by Melissa Ferguson, Clare Pooley, and Freya Sampson.